Who becomes the first Indian to receive US highest civilian award?

August 21, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21 August 2021

Who becomes the first Indian to receive US highest civilian award?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Mahatma Gandhi

C. Rajiv Gandhi

D. Subhash Chandra Bose

Explanation:

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney from New York has reintroduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi for his contributions made through his methods of non-violence.